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Debt Collection
Debt collection practices are regulated by both State and federal laws. Debt collectors are legally prohibited from doing many things, including threatening or harassing you, contacting you at inconvenient times or places, telling others about your debt, continuing to contact you if you have requested that they stop, and many other unfair and abusive practices. Under the FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act), you have the right to sue a debt collector who violates the law, in a state or federal court within one year from the date of the violation. If you win, you may recover money for the damages you suffered plus an additional amount up to $1,000. Court costs and attorney's fees also can also be paid for by the collector. Contact an attorney for a free fair debt case review.
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